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GET MORE LAUGHTER IN YOUR LIFE!
David Granirer - North America's Psychotherapist/Stand-Up Comic
Volume 2, Issue 12
Editor: David Granirer, david@psychocomic.com
Publisher: David Granirer
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. Welcome From The Publisher/Joke
2. Fun and the Immune System
3. What's Good Stories
4. An Opportunity To Help
5. Classified Ads
6. Contact Information

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1. WELCOME FROM THE PUBLISHER

Hi Folks,

I appeared on the Vicki Gabereau Show this week (For those of you not familiar with Canada, she’s our equivalent of Rosie O’Donnell). Also appearing was one of my star comedy students, 69 year old Mavis Pickett. It’s a great story of how taking a risk (In her case taking my stand-up comedy course) and confronting her fears changed her life. Mavis took the course twice and is now a professional comic. One day she’ll probably be a star, and the great thing is she has no investment in it! You can see her at headline at my show at Flori’s Coffee Centre, 3851 E. Hastings in North Burnaby, 2 blocks east of Boundary on January 18. To reserve (604) 294-8505.

****Comedy Course****

If you’ve ever had a dream to do comedy, my 8-week Stand-Up Comedy Clinic Course at Langara College starts on the evenings of February 5 and 6. (I’m running 2 sections this term, a Tues. and Wed. class). To register call Langara at (604) 323-5322. To see testimonials from people who have taken the course go to http://www.psychocomic.com/ComedyCourse.htm

2. THIS MONTH"S JOKE

To help you lighten up, Iíve decided to start every issue with a joke. If anyone has some good clean jokes that are reasonably short, feel free to email them to me at david@psychocomic.com

Thanks again to Holly Kay Vavrek from Albuquerque, New Mexico for this month’s humor. Some comedy just writes itself!

INSTRUCTIONS ON REPLACING MOUSE BALLS

[This memo is from an unnamed computer company. It went to all field engineers about a computer peripheral problem. The author of this memo was quite serious. The engineers rolled on the floor! Especially note the last sentence!]

Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit). Therefore if a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.

Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon the manufacture of the mouse. Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop-off method. Domestic balls are replaced by using the twist-off method. Mouse balls are not usually static-sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge.

Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately. It is recommended each replacer have a pair of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction. Any customer missing his balls should contact the local personnel in charge of removing and replacing these necessary items.
 
   

3. FUN AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

A study conducted by Arthur Stone PhD, vice chair for research in the department of psychiatry at the State University of New York, found that levels of antibodies in men were elevated for two days after events where they had fun. These events included things like hanging out with friends and playing with kids. I have no idea why the study was only conducted on men, but I’m assuming the results would be similar for women. We may be from Mars and Venus, but according to science, 99.9% of our DNA is the same.

The bottom line is that having fun is good for us. But up to now, we sure haven’t taken advantage of this fact. When was the last time you heard a doctor say "Instead of antibiotics, I’m prescribing you 5 doses of fun over the next three days. And if you’re still sick, I want you to double that dose!"

And why wait for a doctor to prescribe fun? A lot of us make sure to exercise every second day, but when was the last time we made sure to have fun every second day? "I’m sorry I can’t make that board meeting. Tuesday evening is one of my fun nights."

I keep hearing that we’re supposed to eat properly as part of a healthy lifestyle, but I’m still waiting for lifestyle experts to say "Have lots of fun as part of a healthy lifestyle," or "The Surgeon General warns that not having fun is bad for your health."

We all intuitively know that having fun is a good thing, but we feel guilty or irresponsible if we have too much of it. Having science prove what we know intuitively makes it easier to overcome our guilt. "I’m having fun tonight because I feel a cold coming on and I want to boost my immune system."

I’m not saying you should ignore your adult responsibilities and party all the time. But I am saying that in order to stay healthy, it’s a good idea to plan something fun every second day or so.
 

If you would like to print one of my articles on humor in the workplace in your newsletter free of charge, email me at david@psychocomic.com and Iíll send you a complete summary of all the articles Iíve written.

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4. WHAT'S GOOD STORIES

It's so easy to see all the bad things around us, that sometimes we forget about all the great things that go on. And we need to hear about good things because that gives us hope and inspires us to go out and do more good things.

In this section, I want to hear from you. What's happened in your life that's good? What things have people done that inspire you to be kind to others? What funny things have happened?

Email your short stories to me at david@psychocomic.com, and if I publish yours, you get a free copy of my tape "I'm OK But YOU Need Professional Help!"

Don and Lucy Kirby, from Urbana, Illinois contributed this month’s story. They are both in their 80’s. Who says seniors don’t have a sense of humor!

Last week we had a dinner party that required using the extra leaf
for extending the dining room table. While returning to normal the next
day the table leaf fell on top of my wifes foot! Of course this required a trip to emergency and X-rays, etc. At Church on Sunday to explain the cast, she told everyone that "A maple leaf fell on my foot" After many expressions of bewilderment, she finally disclosed: " IT WAS A LEAF FROM OUR MAPLE DINING ROOM TABLE!"
 
 

5. AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP

ARTISTS WITHOUT BORDERS brings psychological relief to the victims of war in the form of art and/or entertainment. They send performers and artists to refugee camps and zones of conflict. Theyíve been to Kosovo, East Timor, Chechnya and more. If youíd like more information, or to help out, (Theyíre a non-profit organization and could use donations) go to their web site http://www.artwit.org .

If anyone has a good cause they'd like to promote please email me at david@psychocomic.com
 

6. CLASSIFIED ADS

Speakers: Learn how to incorporate stand-up comedy into your presentations. Check out David's stand-up comedy skills coaching for presenters at: www.psychocomic.com/ComedyCourse.htm
 

7. CONTACT INFORMATION

David Granirer gives laughter in the workplace presentations helping hundreds of organizations throughout North America reduce stress, increase wellness, and cope with change. For more information on his presentations, stand-up comedy, products, and articles call (604) 205-9242 or go to www.psychocomic.com

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